Psychiatry in Primary Care

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Brief Screening History
Adapted from Psychiatry in Primary Care by McCarron et al.

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Anxiety: Ask "Is anxiety or nervousness a problem for you?" and "Please describe how your anxiety affects you on an everyday basis?"
Mood: Ask "How would you describe your mood or emotions over the past few weeks?" Follow-up with depression and bipolar screening.
Psychosis: Ask "Do you hear or see things that other people do not hear or see?" and "Do you have thoughts that people are trying to follow, hurt or spy on you?"
Substance Abuse: Ask about Alcohol, Cigarettes, and other drugs.

Social History

Socioeconomic status:
  • "How are you doing financially and are you currently employed?"
  • "What is your current living situation and how are things at home?
Interpersonal Relationships
  • "Who are important people in your life and do you rely on them for support?" and "How are these relationships going?"
  • Sexual History
Legal History
  • "Have you ever had problems with the law?"
  • "Have you every been arrested or imprisoned?"
Developmental History
  • "How would you described your childhood in one sentence?"
  • "What was the highest grade you completed in school?"
  • "Have you every been physically, verbally or sexually abused?"